Sr. Server Engineer (A Group IT )-Houston, TX

• Education Requirements:- Bachelors: Computer Information Systems, Server Administration, or related degree (Preferred)- Certifications: Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Admin, VMware Certified Professional (VCP) or• similar (Preferred)- Languages: English (Required), Chinese (Highly Preferred)• ________________________________________• Skill Requirements:- Server Engineering Expertise: 10+ years of experience in architecting, deploying, and managing• Windows and Linux servers in large-scale enterprise environments.- Virtualization & Cloud Technologies: Proficient in VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, and hands-on• experience with cloud-based infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) for hybrid server environments.- Server Security & Hardening: Deep understanding of server security best practices, patch• management, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint protection solutions.- Storage Management: Experience managing SAN/NAS environments, RAID configurations, and• backups using enterprise tools like Veeam, Commvault, or Veritas.- High Availability & Disaster Recovery: Proven ability to design and maintain HA/DR solutions for• critical systems including clustered server configurations and replication strategies.- System Performance Monitoring & Optimization: Skilled in monitoring server health, analyzing logs,• tuning system performance, and managing resource allocation to maximize uptime.- Automation & Scripting: Strong knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python) to• automate server provisioning, configuration, and patching tasks.- Operating System Expertise: Deep knowledge of Windows Server (2016/2019/2022), Linux (RHEL,• Ubuntu), and experience managing mixed OS environments.- Configuration Management: Experience with tools such as SCCM for configuration automation and• compliance enforcement.- Compliance & Audit Readiness: Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (ISO 27001, ISO 30100• GDPR, HIPAA) and experience ensuring system configurations meet audit and compliance• standards.- Documentation & Change Management: Strong organizational and documentation skills to• maintain server build sheets, runbooks, inventory logs, and change records.- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to communicate effectively with IT, security, production, and• management teams to align system capabilities with business needs.- Global Team Coordination: Experience working with remote/global teams (e.g., China/India) for• system rollouts, upgrades, and technical documentation exchange.• ________________________________________• Job Responsibilities:• 1. Server Infrastructure Documentation & Organization:- Maintain comprehensive documentation for server architecture, configuration settings, virtual• environments, patch levels, licensing, and physical asset tracking.- Ensure server rooms and racks are well-organized, secure, and compliant with safety and access• protocols.• 2. Cross-Department Collaboration:- Partner with production, management, and IT teams to ensure server solutions support operational• needs and performance objectives.- Translate business requirements into scalable and secure server implementations.• 3. Data Center & Server Management:- Oversee daily health of on-premises and virtualized server environments.- Manage physical server hardware, firmware updates, virtual machines, and cloud-hosted instances• to maintain service availability.• 4. Server Security & Compliance:- Apply system hardening, manage access controls, and ensure timely application of OS and• security patches.- Implement and enforce compliance with data protection regulations and internal security policies.• 5. System Monitoring & Performance Optimization:- Utilize monitoring tools (e.g., Zabbix, SolarWinds) to track server performance, storage capacity,• and uptime.- Proactively identify and address resource bottlenecks and performance degradation.• 6. Incident Response & Recovery:- Lead root cause analysis and remediation for server-related incidents, including unplanned• outages or data integrity concerns.- Oversee backup/restore processes, disaster recovery drills, and business continuity planning.• 7. Continuous Improvement:- Stay informed on emerging server technologies, operating system updates, and hardware trends.- Recommend upgrades and process improvements to enhance efficiency, reliability, and scalability.• 8. Training & Global Coordination:- Work with overseas counterparts to coordinate server deployments, troubleshoot issues, and align• global IT standards.- Share documentation, configurations, and system knowledge across regions to support• consistency.• 9. Remote Access & System Access Controls:- Manage secure remote access solutions including RDP gateways, SSH tunneling, and privileged• access management.- Administer server login policies and coordinate with badge system administrators for physical• access to server facilities.

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